QUALIFICATIONS

Film and Video Production: Extensive knowledge of theory and practices involved in the production of motion picture projects from conception through delivery with specialties in Screenwriting, Directing and Editing.  Proficient in sound recording and microphone placement.  Competent in lighting for film and video.

Technical Proficiencies: Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Final Cut Studio, Avid Media Composer, Movie Magic Scheduling, Final Draft, Cakewalk SONAR, Apple Logic, Windows/Mac OS, Productivity software such as MS Office, Open/LibreOffice and iWork.

Personal Strengths: Highly creative.  Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.  Ability to learn very quickly and apply acquired knowledge immediately.  Effective at communicating with colleagues and lay people.

EDUCATION

Certificate in Directing (2004) – LOS ANGELES FILM SCHOOL, Los Angeles, California
B.S. in Radio-Television-Film (2003) – UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, Austin, Texas

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Video Production Consultant – T&L Media (2009-present)
• Editor/Production Assistant – Apple Productions (2007)
• Editor/Motion Graphics Artist/Production Assistant – University of Texas as San Antonio (2005)
• Videographer/Editor – Austin Independent School District (2004)

SELECTED CREDITS

Writer/Director/Editor

• “Dead Wrong” – HD short film
• “Retail” – DVCAM short film
• “Kidnapping, Part One” – Super8 short film
• “Spotlight on Latinos” – DV short documentary

Editor

• Time to Fall” – HD short film – dir. Danielle Davidson, Rob McGreevy
• Untitled Josh Hunter Documentary – Joseph Lopez, prod.
• Zwheelz Promo – Joseph Lopez, dir.
• Interview with SID210SA – Joseph Lopez, dir.
• Small Business Leader Awards – Susan McBeth, prod.
• Austin ISD Teacher Showcases
• UTSA Center for Distance Learning and Academic Tech. (Various) – Ernest Hernandez, prod.
• “The Way of the Ronin” – DV short film – Jay Trussel, dir.
• “Close Call” – DV short film – Jason Jensen, dir.

Camera Assistant/Operator and/or Director of Photography

• Austin at Magic Hour
• Untitled Josh Hunter Documentary – Joseph Lopez, prod.
• Interview with SID210SA – Joseph Lopez, dir.
• UTSA Center for Distance Learning and Academic Tech. (Various) – Ernest Hernandez, prod.
• “Vince” – DVCAM short film – Michael Stratigakis, dir.
• “Shorty and the Snowman” – 16mm short film – Michael Stratigakis, dir.

Production Sound and/or Boom Operator

• “Suzannah” – HD short film – Huw Bowen, dir.
• “Fragments” – DV short film – Isabel Sztriberny, dir.